I want to build my first cx bike on a custom steel frame, so i have to choose which brakes would I want.So here I am, asking you for help with decision, which brakes are better? I know, thet from WW point of view, cantis are better, cause they're lighter. But what about the performance?Cantis are cheaper too, but the think I don't like is the silver braking surface on alu rims, and I can't afford for carbon wheelset for this moment, with discs there is no problem-there are a lot of 29 rims disc-only, full anodized. I know that's not good reason, but i like my bikes to look good.

If it's custom, get the disc tabs on your frame so it's future proof. Use Avid Ultimate or Paul's cantis if you want to race right now, TRP mini v's if you don't race/ride in the mud and wait another year for the big boys to figure out discs. Actually wait two years for the big boy (Shimano) to make a Dura-Ace disc.

If you don't race and don't care at all about weight (you're on the wrong site ) get a disc only frame and use BB7s.

I think that weight is not that important in CX racing since there is no sustained climbing. I am using the avid bb7 sl brakes and I love them. You brake a lot on the cx course and I appreciate the extra power. I never liked the power of canti's. You can always upgrade and lighten up when hydros are perfected.

limba, do you mean with BB7s? They can be a bit finnicky to adjust in order to avoid rub, and still not so wide open that you have enough lever pull before the bar gets in the way. Once they are set up though, they work beautifully. (This is my experience with Road BB7s)

Chances are that mountain BB7s are easier to set up with the longer cable pull. But you'd need to sort out the shifting with Di2 satellite switches or Retroshift CXVs.

As other said regarding racing. Cantis for sure. There were some stories about Nationals in other categories besides elite where the discs just didn't work at all and guys had to change to their pit bikes.

Hmmm, which bike do you have? I think you have a 2012 Super X?I crashed last year and broke my thumb. It hasn't healed properly and hurts to shift to the bigger chain ring. I'm thinking Di2 would solve that issue.Why did you use CX8 and not 9's for your Ultegra shifters? Some say the 8's work better with either SRAM/Shimano shifter but TRP says you should use 9's with Shimano shifters.

I think that weight is not that important in CX racing since there is no sustained climbing.

While there is no sustained climbing, there is way more re-acceleration than in most other types of racing, plus the regular need to pick up and carry the bike. So bike weight is still an important factor in CX racing.

I think that weight is not that important in CX racing since there is no sustained climbing.

While there is no sustained climbing, there is way more re-acceleration than in most other types of racing, plus the regular need to pick up and carry the bike. So bike weight is still an important factor in CX racing.

True and most everyone I know swaps their road training wheels with cross training or even race wheels if you use clincher. Going to disc takes that out of the equation.

I think that weight is not that important in CX racing since there is no sustained climbing.

While there is no sustained climbing, there is way more re-acceleration than in most other types of racing, plus the regular need to pick up and carry the bike. So bike weight is still an important factor in CX racing.

True and most everyone I know swaps their road training wheels with cross training or even race wheels if you use clincher. Going to disc takes that out of the equation.

Well said.

If you have some road wheels as well you can always swapped them back and forth. Disc well...

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